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eric55
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2/27/2004
17:15:49
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I heard the if you replace the lower ball joint on a dakota 2 wheel drive, then you need to get an alignment. Is this true, I'm not sure why. Would this only apply if you removed the lower control arm?
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DSW
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2004
17:43:31
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Anytime you replace a front suspension component (ball joint, bushing, tie rod, etc) that can change the geometry of the front suspension you should have the front end aligned.
I have heard alot of people getting lucky without doing an alignment after the ball joint swap. But a $50 alignment is a lot cheaper than $300 for a new set of front tires.
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another mark
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2004
18:29:51
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And you might just be surprised how far out of spec your alignment was before adding the ball joints. Unless an alignment was done recently.
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Jeff
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2/28/2004
23:45:48
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check your local newspaper for alignment shop coupons! local stores here usually run $35 coupons on weekends.
jeff
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Gabe
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2/29/2004
01:16:20
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I use firestone myself. 110 for a Lifetime Alignment. And where I live that is a laser alignement that is good for the entire lifetime of the vehicle.
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